How to sign “Sells” in ASL
BSL and ASL are different languages — this is the American sign. See the BSL sign for “Sells” instead
Step by step
- Bend the fingers of both hands at the base joints and touch the thumb to the finger pads, like flattened O shapes.
- Hold both hands close to your body at chest height.
- Push both hands straight forward away from your body in one smooth motion.
- Keep both palms angled slightly down as the hands move forward.
- Face your imaginary customer with a businesslike, open expression.
Practice tip
“Sells” is signed with the base SELL sign.
Fingerspell “Sells”
Letter by letter — a handy backup if you forget the sign above. This is not the sign itself.
Text-based guide researched from established ASL references (Lifeprint, university and public-health materials) and rewritten in original words. Signer-created photos and videos are a planned future upgrade.